Although the name of the sport is axe-throwing, most events utilize hatchets. Hatchets are smaller and lighter than standard hand axes. The WATL and IATL set specifications for all usable equipment in every contest category.
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Although the name of the sport is axe-throwing, most events utilize hatchets. Hatchets are smaller and lighter than standard hand axes. The WATL and IATL set specifications for all usable equipment in every contest category.